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American Cooperative School

Web: www.acslp.org

2008-2009

The American Cooperative School is a private, non-profit, non-denominational, coeducational school, which offers an educational program from KG3 through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The school was founded in 1955. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from August 11 to December 19 and from January 12 to May 29.

Organization: The school is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors elected for 2-year terms by the members of the Association. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the school. The school is incorporated in the U.S. and is tax-exempt status in the U.S. It is officially recognized by the Bolivian Government.

Curriculum: The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic and college-preparatory public schools. The school testing program includes the College Entrance Examination Board tests. Instruction is in English. Spanish and French are taught as foreign languages. Students in the High School have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement Courses. Art, music appreciation, and computer courses are also offered. There is no religious instruction. Most of the graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States. The School is accredited by Advanced Ed, which includes the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Faculty: There are 43 full-time and 7 part-time faculty members, including 1 Superintendent/Secondary Principal, 1 Elementary Principal and 2 Guidance Counselors in the 2008-2009 school year. This includes 25 North Americans, 21 Bolivians and 4 persons of other nationalities. The School also employs a full-time registered nurse, and 7 teacher aides.

Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 375 (KG1-5, 207; grades 6-8, 70; 9-12, 98). Of the total, 101 were U.S. citizens, 195 were host-country nationals, and 79 were children of other nationalities. Of the U.S. enrollment, 65 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire contract employees, and 36 of other private U.S. citizens.

Facilities: The School is located on the outskirts of the city. The buildings are new, including an auditorium, theater, gymnasium, library, classrooms, tennis courts, racquetball courts, and an indoor heated swimming pool.

Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 98 percent of the school's income is derived from regular day school tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows: US$ 1,700 for KG3; US$ 2,900 for KG4; US$ 10,825 for grades KG5 through 5; and US$ 12,030 for grades 6 through 12, payable in US dollars. In addition, there is a one-time entrance fee of US$ 7,000 per student for grades KG5-5; and US$ 10,000 for grades 6-12. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)